EXPERIENCED Litigation Secretary / Legal Assistant - 100% in office Los Angeles

Haight Brown & Bonesteel is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for the Los Angeles office. This job requires daily commuting with no remote work offered.

Duties

• Prepare, revise, and finalize correspondence, discovery responses, court forms, motions and other legal documents
• File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing and complex litigation filings
• Prepare documents for service of process; prepare case “shell” documents for use by attorneys as well as generate table of contents and authorities
• Schedule appointments and calendaring
• Monitor litigation deadlines and assist in the execution of those deadlines
• Review incoming mail for calendaring & distribute to appropriate attorney
• Coordinate and schedule depositions; prepare notices and subpoenas as needed
• Schedule and notice independent medical exams (IMEs)
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of California and federal court rules for filing & serving discovery, motions and pleadings
• High proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel). Knowledge of iManage and CARET Legal is a plus.
• Superior organizational and time management skills; excellent attendance and reliability
• High attention to detail; exceptional proofreading skills to ensure that grammar, punctuation, spelling & formatting are accurate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.

Pay: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts.

All resume submissions are strictly confidential.